United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the latest DACA guidelines based on the Supreme Court’s December 4, 2020 order.
Effective December 8, 2020, USCIS will be:
- Accepting first-time requests for consideration of deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) based on the terms of the DACA policy in effect prior to September 5, 2017
- Accepting DACA renewal requests based on the terms of the DACA policy in effect prior to September 5, 2017
- Accepting applications for advance parole documents based on the terms of the DACA policy prior to September 5, 2017
- Extending one-year grants of deferred action under DACA to two years
- Extending one-year employment authorization documents under DACA to two years
You can see eligibility requirements and how to apply for DACA here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-821d
DACA eligibility:
- Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012
- Came to the United States before your 16th birthday
- Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time
- Were physically present in the USA on June 15, 2012 and at the time you apply for DACA
- Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012
- Are currently in school, have gradated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development certificate (GED), or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States
- Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety
